Pitching pointers from Richard Branson as VOOM 2017 commences
The details of the latest VOOM pitching programme have been revealed, as Richard Branson opened up the proceedings for a launch event at Trinity Buoy Wharf in East London.
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Dislike of boss among top reasons for quitting jobs
When it comes to resignations, it may come as a shock to many leaders that a dislike of the boss is among top reasons for quitting jobs.
UK digital healthcare service Babylon operating on AI with $60m investment
Babylon, a British digital healthcare service, has raised a $60m investment that will go towards the integration of artificial intelligence (AI).
Government removes Making Tax Digital from Finance Bill
Real Business takes a brief look at how Making Tax Digital came to be and why such a “revolutionary” scheme was scrapped from the Finance Bill.
Britain is the home of online shopping as card spending surges
Card spending in the UK has spiked by over a quarter in just two years, positioning Britain as the home of online shopping.
British Airways owner IAG invests in two tech startups
International Airlines Group (IAG), the owner of British Airways, has invested in two tech startups as part of its accelerator programme.
New dress code guidelines expected and it allows you to demand females wear high heels
If a member of staff fails to live up to your dress code expectations, you’re legally entitled to dismiss him/her. Sometimes, however, it’s tricky to pinpoint if your demands are reasonable. If not, you could find yourself in a court battle, as was the case when Nicola Thorp was fired for refusing to wear high heels.
The best and the worst: How would you define a good broadband provider?
What makes a good broadband provider” Is it the customer service, the cheaper than average price or the enviable speed it has to offer” A Which” survey sought to uncover the answer and came away with a ranking of the best and worst suppliers.
We can only innovate and grow if we have the right skills coming into business
The CIPD has reported that we are ‘sleepwalking into a low-value, low-skills economy post-Brexit?. Simply put, we don’t have the right skills and it’s produced quite a gap between the UK and other countries.
Kanye West pop-up partner Appear Here expands from London to New York
London pop-up retail space provider Appear Here has expanded into the US with a New York City office, building on collaborations with global names including Kanye West and Nike.